Assistant Chief Jason Zdilla

Assistant Chief Jason Zdilla has been with the Chandler Police Department since 1994. As an officer, Assistant Chief Zdilla worked in patrol, was a certified field training officer and general instructor. From patrol, he was assigned to the investigations division, working as financial and computer crimes detective where he became the first Chandler Police Officer certified by the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialist (I.A.C.I.S.) as a certified computer forensic examiner. In this role, Assistant Chief Zdilla expanded the computer forensic capabilities of the department and was recognized by local and national organizations for his work in the field.

As a sergeant, Assistant Chief Zdilla supervised field operation teams and oversaw the criminal intelligence and training units. As the training sergeant, he designed and implemented the department’s first computer based training program. Assistant Chief Zdilla was the lead mobile field force instructor and taught courses in basic investigations, firearms, supervision and leadership, crowd control techniques, active shooter response, and employee mentoring.

Upon promoting to lieutenant, Assistant Chief Zdilla was assigned to the patrol division as a shift commander where he oversaw the field training program and the bike team. As the special operations lieutenant, he was responsible for overseeing signature community events including the Ostrich Festival, Fourth of July Celebration, and Tumbleweed Tree Lighting. While assigned to the Special Assignment Unit as the Tactical Commander and Homeland Security Liaison, Assistant Chief Zdilla expanded the tactical team’s capabilities in technical and remote surveillance options, developed the alternate team leader program, and presented active shooter response training to city personnel and the Chandler Unified School District. In January 2014, he was assigned to the Professional Standards Section. Assistant Chief Zdilla promoted to Commander in August of 2014.

As a commander, Assistant Chief Zdilla served as the Executive Officer to the chief, managing projects for the Office of the Chief and leading the Communications, Records/ Property & Evidence, Police Technology Sections. He promoted to Assistant Chief in September of 2015 and has served in both the Field Operations Division and Professional Services Divisions.

Assistant Chief Zdilla holds a Master of Administration from Northern Arizona University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems from Arizona State University. He is a graduate of the Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command and currently services on the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Technology and Communications subcommittee.

About the Department

The Chandler Police Department (CPD) employs over 325 sworn officers and 170 civilians. CPD serves a growing population of over 249,000 residents. There are three police stations to meet the needs of the community, the Main Station, Desert Breeze Substation and Chandler Heights Substation.

Mission

To provide a safe community where people can live, work, and thrive.

Vision

The Chandler Police Department is committed to being a world-class leader in law enforcement. We will pursue and engage the best trained, equipped, and committed professionals who demonstrate the highest standards of performance and best policing practices in partnership with the community.

Goals

Prevent crime

Provide effective police services

Develop and strengthen partnerships

Develop personnel

Enhance infrastructure

Latest News

2 weeks ago

Ostrich Festival DUI Task Force & Know Your Limit Campaign

The Chandler Police Department’s Traffic Section will hold a DUI Task Force beginning Friday, March 8, 2019, through Sunday, March 10, 2019. Officers will also conduct the Know Your Limit educational awareness program at the Ostrich Festival on the same dates. … Read More

3 weeks ago

New Details Emerge in 2017 Cold Case

Investigators have uncovered additional images from a 2017 aggravated assault. If you have any information regarding the identification of this woman or the male suspect, please contact Silent Witness at (480) WITNESS. … Read More